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Pig Farmer

ANZSCO Code: 121318 / Group B

A pig farmer plans, organizes, manages, and carries out tasks to breed and raise pigs for meat and breeding purposes.

Pig Farmer

Occupation Descriptions

A pig farmer plans, organizes, manages, and carries out tasks to breed and raise pigs for meat and breeding.

Occupations considered suitable under this ANZSCO code:

  • Pig Breeder
  • Pig Farm Manager
  • Occupations in ANSZCO Unit Group 1213 Livestock Farmers are closely related.

Pig Farmer is a VETASSESS Group B occupation

Group B

This job requires a qualification equivalent to an Australian Bachelor’s degree or higher.

If someone started working before finishing the required qualification, they must have at least one year of relevant work experience at the right skill level within the last five years. The other five years of required experience can be within the last ten years.

To pass the Skills Assessment, both the qualification level and the length of employment need to meet the criteria.

Group B Previous

Additional qualifications in a highly relevant field of study can include those comparable to the following levels:

  • AQF Diploma
  • AQF Advanced Diploma
  • AQF Associate Degree
  • AQF Graduate Diploma

Bachelor degree or higher degree includes: 

Additional qualifications in a highly relevant field of study can also include:

  • AQF Master’s Degree
  • AQF Doctoral Degree

Highly relevant paid employment duration (20 hours or more per week)

Applicants need a minimum of four years of relevant employment at the appropriate skill level in the five years before applying for a Skills Assessment. This includes:

  • At least three years of relevant employment, which can be from any time (even outside the last five years).
  • Plus, at least one year of highly relevant employment within the last five years before the application date.

Qualification and Employment Criteria

Qualification

A qualification comparable to an AQF Bachelor degree or higher is required. This includes qualifications assessed at AQF Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral levels.

Highly relevant fields of study include:

  • Agriculture
  • Animal Science & Husbandry
  • Biology
  • Pig Breeding
  • Pork Production

Employment

Highly relevant tasks include:

  • Breeding and raising livestock to produce meat.
  • Monitoring and maintaining the health and condition of livestock.
  • Providing pastures, feed, and fodder to maintain appropriate nutritional levels.
  • Moving livestock to optimize feeding opportunities.
  • Organizing and conducting farming operations such as catching, drenching, and milking livestock, sterilizing machines, and collecting, grading, and packaging produce.
  • Directing and overseeing general farming activities such as maintaining pens, sheds, and cages, fertilizing, controlling pests and weeds, and growing fodder.
  • Maintaining fences, equipment, and water supply systems.
  • Organizing the sale, purchase, and transportation of livestock and produce.
  • Maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity, and planning production accordingly.
  • Managing business capital, including budgeting, taxation, debt, and loan management.
  • May select, train, and supervise staff and contractors.
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    Employment information

    A Pig Farmer is involved in all on-farm operations for the business. This includes animal health, facilities, maintenance, staffing, supply chain, processing, and administration.

    Although an applicant may not be fully responsible for the financial and capital workings of a producer, they should be involved and knowledgeable in this area.

    Positions that mainly involve tasks such as feeding livestock or animals will not be considered under this occupation. These roles are covered under ANZSCO Unit Groups 8412, 8415, and 8416, which include Crop Farm Workers, Livestock Farm Workers, and Mixed Crop and Livestock Farm Workers.

    How to apply

    If you’re a professional choosing to migrate to Australia, chances are you’re likely to be assessed by us. We assess 360 different professional occupations, assessing your skills, experience and qualifications.

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